Woman arrested and facing felony charges in World War II memorial vandalism case, DOJ says
Melissa L. Farris faces two felony charges that carry up to 10 years in prison after red paint and soap damaged the memorial, prosecutors said.
- On Friday, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced that authorities arrested Melissa L. Farris for vandalizing the National World War II Memorial, which honors more than 400,000 Americans killed in World War II.
- The vandalism occurred Thursday at the National Mall, where graffiti reading "Clean hands, dirty money" was spray-painted on the monument and soap clogged a fountain, forcing the memorial to close.
- Pirro's office filed two felony charges against Farris: Depredation Against Property of the United States and Destruction of Veterans' Memorials, offenses carrying penalties of up to 10 years in prison.
- The U.S. Department of the Interior called the act "an utter disgrace," while the Veterans of Foreign Wars described it as "a slap in the face" to veterans and their families.
- President Donald Trump condemned the vandalism on Truth Social as a "grave insult," referencing his ongoing criticism of Pirro over her office's decision to drop charges in a separate Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case.
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World War II Memorial vandalism case leads to two felony charges in Washington
Police arrested Melissa L Farris over alleged vandalism at the World War II Memorial in Washington. Prosecutors have announced two felony charges, sharpening scrutiny after recent disputes over damage at nearby monuments.
Suspected arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington, Jeanine Pirro says
A suspect has been apprehended for defacing the World War II Memorial, with Melissa L Farris facing serious felony charges for her disgraceful actions. The vandalism involved adding soap bubbles to a fountain and splashing red paint. This incident follows earlier controversies surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's damage, prompting authorities to intensify their search for all who contributed to this act of disrespect.
Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington, facing two felony charges - The Boston Globe
US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said her office was filing two felony charges against the suspect. The offenses carry penalties of up to ten years in prison.
NEW: Woman Identified and Arrested on Two Felony Charges After Vandalizing DC’s Sacred World War II Memorial – Faces Up to TEN YEARS in Prison * The Gateway Pundit * by Cullen Linebarger
The wicked individual who spray-painted and dumped chemicals on DC's WWII memorial has been identified and arrested. The post NEW: Woman Identified and Arrested on Two Felony Charges After Vandalizing DC’s Sacred World War II Memorial – Faces Up to TEN YEARS in Prison appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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